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Wednesday, May 26, 2004

Read any good knitting books lately?

I have birthday money that is burning a hole in my pocket. At first I was going to purchase enough Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran (in a beautiful deep purple) to make myself a sweater (I can order it wholesale thru the store I work at), but now I’m thinking knitting books instead.

Specifically these two: The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques by Nancie Wiseman. Since amazon.ca is currently offering 30 off their books AND free shipping for orders over $39CA , I figured it’s a pretty good deal.

So… any knitters out there with an opinion on either of these books?

UPDATE: BOUGHT BOTH and USE both! Great books. I highly recommend them!


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From Natalie on  Jun 11  @  4:57 pm -

(original comment date: 2004-5-27 @ 12:05:15 pm)

Definitely get the Knitter?s Book of Finishing Techniques! It is my favorite of all my knitting books. The instructions and photos are clear, and it covers just about everything you could ever need to know (and then some) for finishing your projects?and even starting them (has many cast-on techniques).

It gives the positive and negatives of each technique too, so that you can choose the best for your given project. 


From Shelagh on  Jun 11  @  4:58 pm -

(original comment date: 2004-5-27 @ 11:05:46 pm)

Natalie took the words right out of my mouth! I don?t have the other book so can?t compare the two. The other things I like about the Nancie Wiseman book is it?s compact size and the fact that it?s ring bound - it?s not too bulky to slip in your knitting bag and will lay completely flat when open


From Gaile on  Jun 11  @  4:59 pm -

(original comment date: 2004-5-28 @ 5:05:27 pm)

Thanks, ladies! I couldn?t decide - so I just ordered them both!


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